Childish pranks have been portrayed many times in
movies. Funny actions of energetic boys entertain the general audience in an innocent way. However, in our case, one of the boys from an O.Henry’s short story is not a harmless little character.
Quite the contrary. Nevertheless, even his rather dangerous activities have made us smile.
When one is nervous or trying to cover up something,
his eyes might become shifty. You know, time is pressing. Environment is hostile. So, he naturally chooses the most efficient way to get the visual information of vital importance, because it is
easier to master your eyes’ muscles than to move your head. In a word, this ability is useful for criminals, businessmen and politicians, who often face stressful situations. The author
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